Purchasing managers

NOC

10012

manage and evaluate the activities of purchasing departments and develop and implement the purchasing policies of businesses or institutions.

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Full NOC Description

Purchasing managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a purchasing department and develop and implement the purchasing policies of a business or institution. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment

Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget

Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies

Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services

Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts

Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials

Review and process claims against suppliers

Interview, hire and oversee training of staff.

Also Known As

contract manager
food purchasing manager
material manager
procurement director
purchasing contracts manager

purchasing director

supply chain logistics manager

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required.

Purchasing managers responsible for units purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related degree or diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrial products.

The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association may be required.

Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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33.3%

Female

66.7%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

11.7%

25-34

36.4%

35-44

39.0%

45-54

13.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

24.1%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

7.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

26.6%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

41.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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29.5%

Manufacturing

21.8%

Public administration

7.7%

Wholesale trade

41.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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9.00%

Northeast

23.10%

Southeast

26.90%

Southwest

30.80%

Central

10.30%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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$85,000

Northeast

$96,000

Southeast

$110,000

Southwest

$90,000

Central

$80,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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